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Salisbury, UK

Salisbury is a cathedral city and civil parish in Wiltshire, England with a population of 41,820, at the confluence of the rivers Avon, Nadder and Bourne. The city is approximately 20 miles from Southampton and 30 miles from Bath.

Type CityPopulation 41,820

Why go

  • Cathedral city in Wiltshire, England.
  • Served by Bossington Airstrip.

History

Salisbury is a cathedral city and civil parish in Wiltshire, England with a population of 41,820, at the confluence of the rivers Avon, Nadder and Bourne. The city is approximately 20 miles from Southampton and 30 miles from Bath.

Where to stay

11 Hartington Rd, Salisbury SP2 7LG, United Kingdom · websters-bed-breakfast.com
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Lower Woodford, Salisbury SP4 6NQ, United Kingdom · stonehenge-wellness.com
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161 Wilton Rd, Salisbury SP2 7JQ, United Kingdom · theold-house.co.uk
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Lower Rd, Salisbury SP5 4DY, United Kingdom · old-stables.co.uk
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115 S Western Rd, Salisbury SP2 7RR, United Kingdom · caboosesalisbury.com
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Cricket Field Cottages, Wilton Rd, Salisbury SP2 9NS, United Kingdom · cricketfieldhouse.co.uk
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9-13 St John's St, Salisbury SP1 2SB, United Kingdom · thechapterhouseuk.com
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4 Market Pl, Wilton, Salisbury SP2 0HT, United Kingdom · greyhoundinnwilton.com
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Minster St, Wilton, Salisbury SP2 0BH, United Kingdom · pembrokearms.co.uk
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38 Castle St, Salisbury SP1 1BN, United Kingdom · qudossalisbury.co.uk
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19, The Close, 19 The Cl, Salisbury SP1 2EE, United Kingdom · sarumcollegehospitality.co.uk
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29 Milford St, Salisbury SP1 2AP, United Kingdom · themerchantshousehotel.co.uk
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Town Path, Salisbury SP2 8EU, United Kingdom · three-crowns.org.es
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41-43 New St, Salisbury SP1 2PH, United Kingdom · newinn-salisbury.co.uk
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Harnham Rd, Salisbury SP2 8JQ, United Kingdom · roseandcrownsalisbury.co.uk
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206 Castle St, Salisbury SP1 3TE, United Kingdom · milfordhallhotel.com
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Town Path, Harnham, Salisbury SP2 8EU, United Kingdom · theoldmillsalisbury.co.uk
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New Petersfinger Rd, Salisbury SP1 2FF, United Kingdom · premierinn.com
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1 Bridge St, Salisbury SP1 2ND, United Kingdom · jdwetherspoon.com
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4 Milford St, Salisbury SP1 2AN, United Kingdom · the-redlion.co.uk
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Pearce Way, Salisbury SP1 3GU, United Kingdom · premierinn.com
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75 Belle Vue Rd, Salisbury SP1 3YE, United Kingdom · theoldrectorybedandbreakfast-salisbury.co.uk
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70 Harnham Rd, Salisbury SP2 8JN, United Kingdom · bestwestern.co.uk
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Three Trees, 1 Milton Rd, Salisbury SP2 8AX, United Kingdom
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17-19 Mill Rd, Salisbury SP2 7RT, United Kingdom · stayatpeartree.com
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1 St John's St, Salisbury SP1 2SD, United Kingdom · all.accor.com
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Restaurants & places to go

American, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · Old Castle Road, Salisbury, SP1 3SF · harvester.co.uk
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Bistro, Cafe · Bistro cafe · 51 Blue Boar Row, Salisbury, SP1 1DA · pickledfrog.biz
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Indian, Restaurant · South Indian restaurant · Mill Stream Approach, Salisbury, SP1 3TA · elai-salisbury.uk
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:30-16:00; Sa 08:30-17:00; Su 09:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegan options · 13 High Street,… · bostonteaparty.co.uk
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 13-15 Winchester Street, Salisbury, SP1 1HB · mcdonalds.com
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Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:30; Su 11:00-23:00 Features: delivery, vegan options · 52 Fisherton Street, Salisbury, SP2… · pizzahut.co.uk
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Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 66 Castle Street, Salisbury, SP1 3TS · southernfriedchicken.com
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Sushi, Fast Food · Inside Waitrose Features: takeaway · SP2 7TS
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Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-22:00 Features: vegan options, step-free access · 8-10 Bridge Street,… · wagamama.com
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British, Restaurant · Features: vegan options · 49 New Street, Salisbury, SP1 2PH · cosyclub.co.uk
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Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-14:00,17:00-22:00 · 68 Castle Street, Salisbury, SP1 3TS · grillado.co.uk
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · Queen Street, Salisbury, SP1 1EL · restaurants.subway.com
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Thai, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, vegan options, step-free access · 32 Market Walk, Salisbury, SP1 1TL · gigglingsquid.com
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Frozen Yogurt, Dessert, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 36 Silver Street, Salisbury, SP1 2NE · shakeaway.com
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Tea Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mar-Sep Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00, Su 10:00-16:00 · salisburycathedral.org.uk
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Spanish, Restaurant · Spanish restaurant · 6-7 Ox Row, Salisbury, SP1 1EU · alliumsalisbury.restaurant
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French, Restaurant · Features: vegan options, step-free access · 8 St Thomas Square, Salisbury, SP1 1BA
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Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Fr 12:00-23:00; Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 12:00-19:00 · 19-21 High Street, Salisbury, SP1 2AF · hixonsalisbury.com
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:30-17:00; Su 10:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options · 2 Butcher Row, Salisbury, SP1 1EP · reevethebaker.co.uk
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Turkish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,We-Sa 16:00-22:30; Su 15:00-22:00
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Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Fish And Chips fast food · Norfolk Road, Salisbury, SP2 8HF · harnham-fishbar.co.uk
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Lebanese, Restaurant · Lebanese restaurant · 90 Fisherton Street, Salisbury, SP2 7QY · baroushka.com
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Kebab, Burger, Pizza, Fast Food · Kebab/Burger fast food · samiqualitykebab.co.uk
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Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · 109A Exeter Street, Salisbury, SP1 2SE · thejadesalisbury.com
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Bubble Tea, Cafe · Features: takeaway, vegan options · 63 Silver Street, Salisbury, SP1 2NG
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Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant · Market Walk, SP1 1BT
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Noodle, Restaurant · Noodle restaurant · 39 Catherine Street, Salisbury, SP1 2DH
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Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant · 12 Minster Street, Salisbury, SP1 1TF
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Fast Food · fast food · 1 North Street, SP2 0HA · wiltongrillpizza.co.uk
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Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 16:30-22:30; Fr-Sa 16:30-23:00; Su 16:30-22:00 · 129-133 South Western Road, Salisbury, SP2 7RR · gurkhakitchensalisbury.co.uk
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-18:30; Su 07:30-18:00 Features: takeaway, vegan options, step-free access · 48-52 Silver Street, Salisbury, SP1… · caffenero.com
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Pizza, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options, step-free access · SP1 1DA · pizzaexpress.com
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Chicken, Portuguese, Restaurant · Chicken/Portuguese restaurant · 1-5 Milford Street, Salisbury, SP1 2AJ · nandos.co.uk
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Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th, Su 11:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00 · 18 Queen Street, SP1 1EY · wildwoodrestaurants.co.uk
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Sandwich, Bakery, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-19:00; Su 08:00-17:00 Features: takeaway, vegan options · 29 The Maltings, SP1 1BD
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Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · 71 New Street, Salisbury, SP1 2PH · thaisarocha.co.uk
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:30-24:00; Su off · 4a Endless Street, Salisbury, SP1 1DL · charlieskitchensalisbury.co.uk
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:30-16:30; Sa,Su 09:00-16:30 Features: outdoor seating · 57a Choristers Square, Salisbury · riflemanstable.co.uk
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Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-15:00, 16:00-19:00 · 10 Butcher Row, Salisbury, SP1 1EP
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Chinese, Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Chinese/Fish And Chips fast food · 37 Milford Street, Salisbury, SP1 2AP
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Fast Food · fast food · 41 Catherine Street, Salisbury, SP1 2DH
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Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 05:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 139 Fisherton Street, Salisbury, SP2 7DT · baltihouse-wiltshire.co.uk
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Coffee Shop, Tea, Breakfast, Sandwich, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 07:00-18:00; Fr-Sa 07:30-18:00; Su 08:00-17:30 · 35 High Street, Salisbury, SP1 2NJ · sondercoffee.co.uk
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Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · 8 Rhodes-Moorhouse Way, SP4 6SA · salisbury.caprinospizza.co.uk
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Chicken, Fast Food · Chicken fast food
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Airports

Southampton Airport (SOU) 21 mi to the centre
Southampton SO18 2NL, UK — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 5 airlines (Flybe, Air France, Skynet Airlines, Aurigny Air Services…) · direct flights to 23 destinations incl. Bergerac, Brest, Guernsey, Jersey, La Rochelle… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves London (65 mi) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 23 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Bournemouth Airport (BOH) 20 mi to the centre
Bournemouth, ENG, GB — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (Ryanair, Transavia France, Aer Lingus) · direct flights to 17 destinations incl. Palma de Mallorca, Tenerife, Alicante, Arrecife, Carcassonne… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves London (89 mi) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 17 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Upavon Aerodrome (UPV) 15 mi to the centre
Pewsey, Wiltshire, ENG, GB — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Old Sarum Airfield 2.2 mi to the centre
Salisbury, Wiltshire, ENG, GB
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Compton Abbas Aerodrome 17 mi to the centre
Shaftesbury, Dorset, ENG, GB
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Spire-View Airstrip 4.3 mi to the centre
Coombe Bissett, ENG, GB
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Bossington Airstrip; 10 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Salisbury, UK. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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